Proton Gen-2

What is the Proton Gen-2?

The Gen-2 is a compact five-door hatchback from Malaysian carmaker Proton. Its sloping rear gives it a distinctive profile, while the hatchback layout makes it practical for everyday use. In Proton’s range, it followed the larger Wira Aeroback and marked a move toward cars developed on the company’s own platform.

Launched in 2004, the Gen-2 introduced Proton’s CamPro engine family. It was built on a platform developed in-house, a notable step in the company’s shift toward greater independence in vehicle development.

Generations and design

The Gen-2 generation ran from 2004 to 2012. It took over from the Wira Aeroback, bringing a new design and a platform developed by Proton. The model did not have a later generation under the Gen-2 name.

Engines and power

Engine sizes listed for the UK and European Union range from 1.3 to 1.6 litres. European Union registrations include petrol and LPG versions; UK VCA listings identify petrol versions.

How economical is the Proton Gen-2?

The lowest UK VCA consumption figure is 6.6 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The UK listings identify petrol versions. NEDC results are measured under standard laboratory conditions, so everyday consumption can vary with driving and traffic.

In official EU registration figures, 1,104 Gen-2s were registered from 2010 to 2013 across 12 versions. The leading listed entries were the 1.6-litre petrol and LPG versions in 2010, followed by the 1.6-litre petrol version in 2011.

Where was it sold?

In the UK, VCA listings cover 2006 to 2010. EU registrations cover 2010 to 2013. These market dates fall within the Gen-2’s overall 2004–2012 generation.